A Conversation with Joyce Hostetter
March 31, 2025
A conversation with Joyce Hostetter, our spring MC teacher. … More A Conversation with Joyce Hostetter
Month: March 2025
Review of Guess Who Is in God’s Family
March 27, 2025
In Karen Ferguson’s newest picture book, Guess Who Is in God’s Family, Papa Joe once again opens God’s Word to satisfy Lucy’s curiosity about her family. Papa Joe explains God’s creation of the very first family, and that we all came from this first family in gentle, kid-friendly language. He reminds Lucy that God planned … More Review of Guess Who Is in God’s Family
Half-Truths by Carol Baldwin: A Book Review by Kathryn Dover
March 24, 2025
As I’ve said before, I enjoy reading historical fiction novels, and I was especially excited to get to read an ARC of Half-Truths by Carol Baldwin. I first met Mrs. Baldwin at a Write2Ignite conference in 2018, and she walked me through writing my first book review for Write2Ignite. Her advice and encouragement have helped … More Half-Truths by Carol Baldwin: A Book Review by Kathryn Dover
The Other Side of Sunshine: A Book Review by Pam Halter
March 20, 2025
I am delighted to bring you my review for The Other Side of Sunshine by Kay DiBianca. This story is a middle grade mystery (ages 9-12), but with a protagonist who is only 10-years-old, kids on the younger side of middle grade will enjoy it. I think older kids will enjoy it too, because *I* … More The Other Side of Sunshine: A Book Review by Pam Halter
The Craft of Prewriting
March 17, 2025
There is nothing more painful as a writer, than staring at the blank page, with your mind even blanker. Some people call this writer’s block, some people say writer’s block doesn’t even exist. But neither of these offers a solution. Today, I’ll offer mine: prewriting. An umbrella term, prewriting can mean anything from brainstorming, drafting, … More The Craft of Prewriting
Barnaby the Runaway Sheep (A Parable of the Lost Sheep) Book Review and Extension Activities by Mindy Baker
March 13, 2025
Barnaby the Runaway Sheep, written by Maria Antonia and illustrated by Sayani Mukherjee, is a endearing picture book about a sheep who must learn to trust his shepherds. Barnaby is afraid of having his wool snipped so he does everything he can to avoid it. First, he plays hide and seek. Then, he gets wet! … More Barnaby the Runaway Sheep (A Parable of the Lost Sheep) Book Review and Extension Activities by Mindy Baker
Working With Deadlines
March 10, 2025
It’s finally happened! You landed the writing assignment you’ve been waiting for. Now the stress is on. Not only do you want to produce a piece that is amazing and memorable (to be a good steward of the talent God has blessed you with and in case there is other work with this client in … More Working With Deadlines
Book Review: Children of the Fog
March 6, 2025
Join us for a book review of “Children of the Fog”, Pam Zollman’s character driver, middle grade fantasy novel. … More Book Review: Children of the Fog
Steps to Tackle Writing Tasks
March 3, 2025
Tackling writing tasks can overwhelm. At least that’s been my experience. So let’s look at some steps to help us tackle them. … More Steps to Tackle Writing Tasks